单词	throttle
释义	throttle1 verbthrottle2 noun throttlethrot‧tle1 /ˈθrɒtl $ ˈθrɑːtl/ verb [transitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINthrottle1 Origin: 1300-1400 throat Verb Table VERB TABLE throttle Simple Form Present I, you, we, they throttle he, she, it throttles Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they throttled Present perfect I, you, we, they have throttled he, she, it has throttled Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had throttled Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will throttle Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have throttled Continuous Form Present I am throttling he, she, it is throttling you, we, they are throttling Past I, he, she, it was throttling you, we, they were throttling Present perfect I, you, we, they have been throttling he, she, it has been throttling Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been throttling Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be throttling Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been throttling Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES The government is attempting to throttle the uprising before it spreads. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS His gnarled hands throttled the bulwarks. I could see them twitch with confusion, like machines throttled full ahead and with the brake on. I fear it can throttle imagination. I remember when I found out Mandy was sleeping with that geek Kevin, I felt like throttling the pair of them. On occasion he found himself scanning the lake, throttling down as he passed bleak islands of rock and pine. There was a pair of hands round her throat, throttling her. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► back · Clean, the Fouga glides well, so it is easy to throttle back to idle and float home.· A boat's engine, throttled back and purring softly, somewhere beyond the headland to the east.· I tried to pull the canopy back but it was impossible against the dive so I flattened out and throttled back.· Weight was slowly ebbing; the rockets were being throttled back as the ship eased itself into orbit.· When throttling back select carburettor heat before doing so.· During this time the main engines gradually throttle back. 1to kill or injure someone by holding their throat very tightly so that they cannot breathe SYN  strangle:  He grabbed her by the throat and began throttling her.2to make it difficult or impossible for something to succeed:  policies which are throttling many Asian economies3to slow down the speed of an Internet connectionthrottle back phrasal verb to reduce the amount of fuel flowing into an engine, in order to reduce its speed throttle1 verbthrottle2 noun throttlethrottle2 noun [countable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Ace threw herself at the speeder controls, stamping on the throttle override while wrenching the steering column forward. As the boat is reversing steadily, Grant gives it full throttle forward. For autorotation practice, the throttle will be set to give a safe idle speed. He took his left hand off the throttle and punched himself in the face. The throttle twist grip on the end of the collective stick has to be coordinated with the up and down movements. The lighter valves also allow the firm to use 30 per cent softer valve springs-improving throttle response. There's not a huge level of power available-you can snap the throttle open without feeling intimidated. Yanto grinned and twisted the throttle again. word sets WORD SETS► Motor Vehicles ABS, nounacceleration, nounaccelerator, nounairbag, nounambulance, nounantifreeze, nounanti-lock braking system, nounaquaplane, verbarmoured car, nounarticulated, adjectiveauto, nounautomatic, nounautomatic transmission, nounautomobile, nounaxle, nounbackfire, verbback seat, nounbanger, nounbeater, nounbeep, verbbike, nounbiker, nounblind spot, nounblow, verbblowout, nounbody, nounbodywork, nounbonnet, nounbookmobile, nounboot, nounboot, verbbreakdown truck, nounbrights, nounbroadside, verbbulldozer, nounbumper, nounbumper sticker, nounbus, nounbus, verbbus pass, nounbus station, nouncab, nouncab rank, nouncabriolet, nouncabstand, nounCadillac, nouncar, nouncar alarm, nouncarburettor, nouncar park, nouncar pool, nouncarport, nouncarrier, nouncar wash, nounCaterpillar, nouncentral locking, nounchange, verbcharabanc, nounchoke, nounclamp, nounclunker, nouncoach station, nouncoachwork, nouncockpit, nouncompact, nouncompany car, nounconvertible, nouncorner, verbcoupé, nouncourtesy, adjectivecover note, nouncrack-up, nouncrankshaft, nouncrash helmet, nouncruise, verbcruise control, nouncruiser, nouncycle, noundashboard, noundefog, verbdefrost, verbdemist, verbdepot, noundesignated driver, noundiesel, noundiesel fuel, noundifferential gear, noundipstick, noundirt bike, noundirt track, noundisc brakes, noundisengage, verbdismount, verbdistributor, noundouble-decker, noundouble-park, verbdrag race, noundragster, noundrink-driving, noundrive, verbdrive, noundriver, noundriver's education, noundriver's license, noundrive shaft, noundrive-through, noundriving licence, noundriving school, noundriving test, noundrunk driving, noundump truck, noundune buggy, noundust cart, nounemergency brake, nounestate car, nounexcavator, nounexpress, nounfan belt, nounfare, nounfender, nounfender-bender, nounfiller cap, nounfilling station, nounfilter, nounfilter, verbfin, nounfire, verbfire engine, nounfirst gear, nounfishtail, verbflat, adjectiveflat, nounfloorboard, nounfog lamp, nounfour-star, nounfour-wheel drive, nounfreewheel, verbfuel injection, nounfull lock, noungarage, noungarage, verbgarbage truck, noungas-guzzler, noungasohol, noungasoline, noungas pedal, noungas station, noungear, noungearbox, noungear lever, noungear shift, noungear stick, nounglove compartment, noungo-cart, noungo-kart, noungreen light, noungrille, noungritter, nounguardrail, nounhack, nounhackney carriage, nounhandbrake, nounhandlebars, nounhatchback, nounhaulage, nounhazard lights, nounheadlamp, nounheadlight, nounheadroom, nounheap, nounhearse, nounheavy goods vehicle, nounHGV, nounhigh beams, nounhigh-octane, adjectiveHighway Code, nounhijacking, nounhit-and-run, adjectivehitchhike, verbhonk, nounhonk, verbhood, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhopped-up, adjectivehorsebox, nounhorse trailer, nounhot rod, nounhot-wire, verbhubcap, nounhydroplane, verbignition, nounindicate, verbindicator, nouninner tube, nouninternal combustion engine, nounjack-knife, verbjalopy, nounJeep, nounjuggernaut, nounjump, verbjumper cables, nounjump leads, nounjump-start, verbkickstand, nounkick-start, verbkick-start, nounKlaxon, nounlead-free, adjectivelearner's permit, nounleft-hand drive, adjectivelicense plate, nounlight, nounlimo, nounlimousine, nounlocal, nounlock, verblock, nounlog book, nounlorry, nounlow gear, nounL-plate, nounmagneto, nounmanifold, nounmechanic, nounmeter maid, nounmileage, nounmileometer, nounmilk float, nounminibus, nounminicab, nounminivan, nounmisfire, verbmoped, nounMOT, nounmotocross, nounmotor, nounmotor, adjectivemotor, verbmotorbike, nounmotorcade, nounmotor car, nounmotorcycle, nounmotor home, nounmotoring, nounmotorist, nounmotorized, adjectivemotor pool, nounmotor racing, nounmotor scooter, nounmotor vehicle, nounmoving van, nounmpg, muffler, nounmulti-storey, nounnearside, adjectiveneutral, nounnumber plate, nounoctane, nounodometer, nounomnibus, nounoverdrive, nounovershoot, verbpanel, nounpanel truck, nounpantechnicon, nounpark, verbpark and ride, nounparking, nounparking brake, nounparking garage, nounparking light, nounparking lot, nounparking meter, nounparking ticket, nounpassenger seat, nounpatrol car, nounpatrolman, nounpedal, nounpenalty point, nounpetrol station, nounpick-up, nounpick-up truck, nounpillion, nounpiston ring, nounpit, nounplate, nounplug, nounpneumatic, adjectivepound, nounpower steering, nounprang, verbpremium, nounprovisional licence, nounpush-start, verbrace, verbrace car, nounracing car, nounradar trap, nounradial tyre, nounradiator, nounrank, nounrearview mirror, nounrefuel, verbreg., registration, nounregistration number, nounregular, nounremould, nounremoval van, nounrespray, verbrestraint, nounretread, nounrev, verbreverse, verbreverse, nounreverse gear, nounreversing light, nounride, nounrig, nounright-hand drive, adjectiveroad hog, nounroad rage, nounroad test, nounroadworthy, adjectiveRolls-Royce, nounroof-rack, nounrun, verbrun, nounrunabout, nounRV, nounsaloon, nounsalt truck, nounscooter, nounseat belt, nounsedan, nounself-drive, adjectiveshaft, nounshift, verbshock absorber, nounsidecar, nounsidelight, nounsideswipe, verbsilencer, nounsill, nounslick, nounslipstream, nounsnarl, verbsnarl-up, nounsnow chains, nounsnowmobile, nounsnow plough, nounsnow tire, nounsouped-up, adjectivespare, nounspare tyre, nounsparking plug, nounspark plug, nounspeedometer, nounspeed trap, nounspeedway, nounsplash guard, nounspoiler, nounsports car, nounstall, nounstart, verbstarter, nounstarter motor, nounstation wagon, nounsteamroller, nounsteering, nounstick, nounstick shift, nounstretch limo, nounsump, nounsunroof, nounsupercharged, adjectivesuspension, nountachograph, nountachometer, nountailback, nountailboard, nountailgate, nountailgate, verbtail light, nountailpipe, nountax disc, nountaxi, nountaxicab, nounteamster, nountest certificate, nountest drive, nounthree-point turn, nounthree-wheeler, nounthrottle, nounthrust, nounticket, nountie-up, nountotal, verbtowbar, nountowline, nountowtruck, nountractor, nountraffic jam, nountransmission, nountransporter, nountread, nountrolley, nountrolleybus, nountrucker, nountrucking, nountrunk, nountune, verbtune-up, nounturbocharger, nounturning circle, nounturn signal, nountwo-stroke, adjectiveunleaded, adjectivevalet, nounvalet, verbvan, nounvanity plate, nounveteran car, nounvintage car, nounvisor, nounwheelbase, nounwheel clamp, nounwhiplash, nounwhitewall, nounwindscreen, nounwindscreen wiper, nounwindshield wiper, nounwing, nounwing mirror, nounwiper, nounwreck, nounwrecker, nounwrite-off, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► full · Shelford was at full throttle and all that stood in his way to a four pointer was the frail-looking frame of Roebuck.· Mike Holmgren is coming home the way anyone would like to do it, a winner, career at full throttle.· As the boat is reversing steadily, Grant gives it full throttle forward.· Between six-day-a-week early morning practices and a string of visits by high school recruits, Jody is at full throttle.· With mainsail set and at full throttle we steamed for home.· Activists are going full throttle, too, leafleting homes, speaking out at public meetings.· The single four-barrel Holley carb can gulp down a staggering 750 cubic feet of air every minute at full throttle.· A Tory campaign machine on full throttle generally encountered sour looks and sullen stares. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► full throttle A Tory campaign machine on full throttle generally encountered sour looks and sullen stares. Activists are going full throttle, too, leafleting homes, speaking out at public meetings. As the boat is reversing steadily, Grant gives it full throttle forward. Between six-day-a-week early morning practices and a string of visits by high school recruits, Jody is at full throttle. Mike Holmgren is coming home the way anyone would like to do it, a winner, career at full throttle. Shelford was at full throttle and all that stood in his way to a four pointer was the frail-looking frame of Roebuck. The single four-barrel Holley carb can gulp down a staggering 750 cubic feet of air every minute at full throttle. With mainsail set and at full throttle we steamed for home. 1 technical a piece of equipment that controls the amount of fuel going into a vehicle’s engineat/on full throttle The engines were at full throttle (=the throttle was open so the engines could go very fast).2full throttle as fast or as much as possible:  The team’s offense ran full throttle.at/on full throttle a political campaign on full throttle
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